Portnox, a provider of cloud-native zero trust access control solutions, has announced a new integration with CrowdStrike, a leader in endpoint protection and zero trust security. The partnership aims to improve how organizations manage access to their networks by using real-time data and risk scores.
This integration brings CrowdStrike’s device telemetry and Zero Trust Assessment (ZTA) scores into Portnox’s Network Access Control (NAC) platform. By combining endpoint intelligence with network access enforcement, organizations can now make more informed, dynamic decisions about who or what is allowed to connect.
In today’s evolving threat landscape, visibility into endpoints and risk-based access policies are critical for strong cybersecurity. This collaboration addresses that need by helping companies better align device risk with access permissions.
CrowdStrike’s Falcon® platform uses AI to protect devices, workloads, and user identities. It offers real-time threat detection, behavior analysis, and intelligence to stop breaches before they happen. A standout feature is its ZTA score — a number between 0 and 100 that evaluates a device’s risk level based on factors like device health, vulnerabilities, user behavior, and threat detections.
With the new integration, Portnox customers can:
- Verify Device Management: Check if a device is running the CrowdStrike Falcon agent before allowing access.
- Use ZTA Scores in Policies: Allow full access for low-risk devices while limiting or isolating high-risk ones.
- Support Zero Trust Models: Apply least-privilege access rules using real-time risk signals.
- Automate Threat Response: Create network access policies that react automatically to changes in device status reported by CrowdStrike.
This solution is especially useful for organizations with hybrid workforces or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. It ensures that only secure and compliant devices can access the corporate network, supporting continuous and adaptive protection against advanced cyber threats.
